Model Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

The Chicago Sun-Times is the hardest-working paper in America, covering the stories and issues that matter most to Chicagoans with depth, integrity, and grit. The newsroom has earned eight Pulitzer Prizes for its hard-hitting investigative reporting, in-depth political coverage, insightful sports analysis, entertainment reviews, and cultural commentary. An industry-leading innovator in local news, it has been recognized nationally for expanding digital and multimedia reporting platforms alongside its indomitable newspaper, the oldest continuously published daily in the city.

In January 2022, the Sun-Times merged with public radio station WBEZ with a shared mission to strengthen local journalism in Chicago. Under the banner of Chicago Public Media, Chicago Sun-Times Media, Inc. (CSTM) is now part of one of the largest nonprofit news organizations in the nation. This merger reinforces our commitment to serving Chicagoans with the news that matters most -– fact-based, unbiased journalism deeply connected to Chicago communities.

An Opportunity to Make an Impact:

We seek an innovative leader who can lead the visual direction of the Chicago Sun-Times’ editorial products. This a unique opportunity to lead an influential local news outlet in an innovative, exciting market at a time when the Sun-Times has joined Chicago Public Media, become a nonprofit, and adopted a membership model without a paywall.

We want our visual identity to reflect our new direction and showcase the work of our fantastic team of photographers, designers, and more. The ideal candidate will work with key stakeholders across the newsroom to evaluate, set and deliver our visual aesthetic and style across all our editorial platforms.

Core Duties:

• Set the strategy, goals, and objectives for our visual work, working with the Executive Editor and other stakeholders in the newsroom.
• Manage the visuals team and freelancers to create impactful visual journalism – photos, illustrations, interactives, and video – and meet newsroom goals.
• Create an effective and efficient workflow and processes to ensure our visual work is aligned with our editorial strategy and as impactful as possible.
• Grow collaboration and communication across the newsroom and with internal and external partners within Chicago Public Media.
• Elevate visual storytelling across the newsroom and website, newspaper, wire, social media, newsletters, and everywhere else our editorial brand is reflected.
• Help train the newsroom on visual best practices, image selection, visual tools, and other skills needed to enhance our visual storytelling and appearance.
• Liaise and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the Sun-Times and Chicago Public Media, including marketing, circulation, product, digital and revenue teams.
• As part of the editorial leadership team, help improve CST’s audience relationships, workplace culture, editorial excellence, and impact.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related training.
• At least five years of newsroom experience, including people-management experience.
• Strong visual skills, including experience creating a visual identity.
• Strategic thinker and an excellent planner with solid project management and communication skills.
• Ability to react quickly in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a union environment.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, an FSA, and commuter benefits plans.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative team culture.
• A flexible work schedule.
• Opportunity to be part of an iconic brand and help build the future of local news.

The information contained in this job description is not intended to create any contractual or other legal commitment. CSTM may change the content or format of this job at any time at its sole and exclusive discretion without notice. This role does not offer sponsorship employment benefits.

CSTM does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, citizenship or national origin, veteran status, or on any other basis which would violate any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Chicago Sun-Times

SUMMARY: The Audience Growth and Brand Manager is the champion for Voice of San Diego’s investigative journalism and the products that deliver it and ensures the consistency of the Voice brand and visual identity. This colleague is responsible for brand awareness and readership, listener and follower growth throughout the community and within the digital space, including social media, website traffic and lead generation.

The Audience Growth and Brand Manager creates and leads integrated campaigns that drive measurable and thoughtful growth of Voice’s audience throughout the county. Responsibilities include collaborating with Voice colleagues and leadership to develop and execute marketing tools, technologies and tactics that promote Voice products and services in support of its mission.

ABOUT VOICE OF SAN DIEGO: Launched in 2005, Voice of San Diego was the first digital nonprofit news organization to serve a local community. Its founders, longtime columnist and editor Neil Morgan and entrepreneur Buzz Woolley, felt the region desperately needed more investigative reporting and journalistic competition. Our mission is to consistently deliver ground-breaking investigative journalism for the San Diego region. To increase civic participation by giving residents the knowledge and in-depth analysis necessary to become advocates for good government and social progress.

Voice made a name nationally with its investigative reports and by creating a new business model for supporting that kind of journalism. Hundreds of other nonprofit news organizations from across the country have since adopted this approach. It’s based on civic engagement and opportunities for San Diego residents to discuss and debate the issues that impact their quality of life. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are fully funded by individual members, major charitable gifts, foundations and community partnerships. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

·        Develop innovative marketing campaigns to drive lead generation through optimized web content, social media, email campaigns, SEO, Google ads, and other strategies.

·        Manage social media campaigns and presence on social networking sites.

·        Lead efforts to understand audience needs and interests. Conduct regular audience analysis, including subscribers, website visitors, members, and those who unsubscribe.

·        Develop and maintain audience profiles, creating identities and strategies to reach and convert those audiences. 

·        Develop and execute annual marketing budget and plan. Allocate resources and implement campaigns, including digital advertising, social media campaigns (paid and unpaid), and traditional advertising and promotion. Measure and report on results regularly.

·        Safeguard the Voice brand. Manage brand image and use in all materials.

·        Create all marketing and promotional messages across Voice. Ensure a cohesive look and feel across all channels and communications, including email campaigns and fundraising campaigns.

·        Use Google Analytics and other tools to analyze performance, inform marketing strategies, and drive results.

·        Collaborate with multimedia journalist to develop and disseminate content, including videos, photographs, stories, and podcasts.

·        Collaborate with the digital manager on SEO to maximize reach and discoverability of Voice content.

·        Manage third-party graphic designers.

·        Regularly brief staff and board about audience research findings.

·        Follow all company and department policies and procedures.

·        Develop and maintain productive, informative and respectful relationships that support the achievement of Voice of San Diego’s mission statement.

·        Perform other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Voice of San Diego

Casting Call: Model with Dog for National Clothing Campaign Ad Shoot

Job Detail: We are seeking a dynamic and photogenic model with a dog for an upcoming national clothing campaign ad shoot. The shoot will take place this Thursday or Friday in Atlanta, offering a fantastic opportunity for exposure and a competitive compensation package.

Job Responsibilities:

• Showcase clothing products while interacting naturally with your dog.
• Pose confidently and expressively, conveying the brand’s vision and style.
• Collaborate closely with the photographer, director, and creative team to achieve the desired shots.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude throughout the shoot.

Requirements:

• Must be a female or male model aged 18-35.
• Possess a friendly and outgoing personality, with a natural ease in front of the camera.
• Experience in modeling and comfort working with animals, particularly dogs.
• Dog should be well-trained, well-behaved, and comfortable around strangers and in a studio environment.
• Available for the shoot on either Thursday or Friday in Atlanta.

Compensation Details:

• Payment: Competitive industry-standard rate, to be discussed upon selection.
• Usage: National campaign, including print and digital media.
• Travel and accommodation expenses, if applicable, will be covered.

Casting Call: Hair Care Brand Commercial

Job Details: We are currently casting for an upcoming commercial for a highly popular Hair Care Brand.

Job Responsibilities:

• Each role will be required to perform specific scenes as directed by the production team.
• Act naturally and convincingly within the context of the commercial.
• Follow instructions from the director and collaborate effectively with the rest of the cast and crew.

Requirements:

Friday, September 29th:

• Truck Ladies (3 roles)

  • Gender: Female
  • Age: 21+
  • Any ethnicity

• Basketball Players (4 roles)

  • Gender: Male
  • Age: 21+
  • Any ethnicity

• Reporters (20 roles)

  • Gender: Male and Female
  • Age: 25+
  • Any ethnicity

• Salon Patrons (3 roles)

  • Gender: Female
  • Age: Any
  • Any ethnicity

Saturday, September 30th:

• Kids (4 roles)

  • Gender: Boys & Girls
  • Age: 5-8 years old

• Featured Women (6 roles)

  • Gender: Female
  • Age: 18+
  • Any ethnicity
  • Different hair issues (i.e. thin edges, etc.)

• Featured Men (2 roles)

  • Gender: Male
  • Age: 18+
  • Any ethnicity
  • Hair issues (i.e. balding, receding hairline, patchy beards, etc.)

• Hair Models (5 roles)

  • Gender: Any
  • Age: 18+
  • Any ethnicity
  • Beautiful, long, flourishing hair of any texture

Compensation:

• Truck Ladies, Basketball Players, Reporters, Salon Patrons:

  • Rate: $100.00

• Kids:

  • Rate: $75.00

• Featured Women, Featured Men, Hair Models:

  • Rate: $150.00

Casting Call: Non-Binary Latinx/Hispanic Model

Job Description: We are currently seeking a non-binary Latinx/Hispanic model for an upcoming print campaign with a prominent software/tech company based in San Francisco. This is a non-union opportunity for a one-day shoot.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the creative team and photographer to bring the vision of the campaign to life.
• Pose for photographs in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Represent the brand in a positive and authentic manner.

Requirements:

• Identify as non-binary.
• Latinx/Hispanic heritage.
• Age range: 50-60 years.
• Comfortable in front of the camera with a strong presence.
• Professional attitude and ability to take direction effectively.

Compensation:

• $2,500 base rate for one day of work.
• 20% additional compensation for usage rights.
• Usage: Digital in perpetuity.

Casting Call: Model for Music Video

Job Detail: We are seeking a talented and dynamic model to feature in a music video shoot scheduled for Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. The video will be a visually stunning production, and we are looking for a model who can bring a unique and captivating presence to enhance the overall aesthetic.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the director and creative team to bring the vision of the music video to life.
• Showcase a range of emotions and movements that complement the mood and tempo of the music.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude throughout the duration of the shoot.
• Be open to direction and willing to experiment with various poses and expressions.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in music video shoots or similar projects is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Strong ability to convey emotions and tell a story through body language and facial expressions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be punctual and reliable.
• Comfortable working in front of the camera and in a team environment.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Compensation:

• The selected model will receive a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and skills.
• Additionally, refreshments will be provided on set.

Casting Call: Print Model for Popular Tennis Shoe/Apparel Company – Holiday Photoshoot

Job Description: We are seeking talented and dynamic print models to participate in an exciting holiday photoshoot for a renowned tennis shoe/apparel company. This is an immediate casting call located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Details:

• Shoot Date: October 5, 2023
• Rate: $560
• Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Responsibilities:

• Showcasing the company’s latest tennis shoe and apparel collection in a holiday-themed photoshoot.
• Collaborating with the creative team to bring the vision to life through dynamic poses and expressions.
• Maintaining a professional and positive demeanor throughout the shoot.

Requirements:

• Male and female models, ages 16 – 30 years old, or individuals who can convincingly portray these age ranges.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Previous modeling experience is a must.

Compensation:

• Selected models will receive a rate of $560 for the day-long photoshoot.

Casting Call: Model Opportunity

Job Details:

We are seeking models for the grand opening event of Penettes Boutique and Spa, a chic and upscale establishment located in Acworth, GA. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your modeling skills, gain exposure, and connect with industry professionals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Showcasing Fashion and Beauty Products: Models will be responsible for presenting a variety of fashion and beauty products available at Penettes Boutique and Spa.

• Engaging with Guests: Interacting with guests in a courteous and professional manner, providing information about the products and services offered.

• Participating in Runway Show: Participating in a brief runway show to highlight the latest fashion trends available at the boutique.

• Posing for Photos: Posing for photos with guests and attendees. These images may be used for promotional purposes.

• Maintaining Professionalism: Maintaining a high level of professionalism throughout the event.

Requirements:

• Age: 18 years or older.

• Height and Build: No specific height or build requirements. We welcome models of all sizes and shapes.

• Dress Code: Models are expected to wear elegant and tasteful attire that complements the upscale ambiance of the boutique.

• Punctuality: Timeliness is crucial. Models are expected to arrive at the location by 11:30 AM for preparations.

• Positive Attitude: A friendly, approachable demeanor is essential for engaging with guests.

Compensation:

This is an unpaid opportunity; however, models will benefit from:

• Exposure: The event will be attended by industry professionals, potential clients, and influencers, providing a valuable platform for networking.

• Portfolio Building: Models will have the opportunity to work with professional photographers, adding high-quality images to their portfolios.

• Promotional Material: Images and videos from the event may be used by models for self-promotion on personal websites and social media platforms.

Promo Model Casting Call

Job Details: We are seeking 50 female promo models for an exciting event taking place this Monday in Atlanta. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-energy promotional campaign and make a mark in the industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage and interact with event attendees to promote and create buzz around the product/event.
• Represent the brand with enthusiasm, professionalism, and a friendly demeanor.
• Distribute promotional materials and provide information about the product/event.
• Positively engage with potential customers to generate interest and create a memorable experience.

Requirements:

• Gender: Female
• Age: 21 and older
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the event location.
• Must possess a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• All ethnic backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Compensation:

• Payment: Competitive hourly rate, to be discussed during the audition process.
• Additional Benefits: Opportunities for networking, exposure, and potential future collaborations with the brand.

Casting Call: 7Y SIZE Model for Carter’s/OshKosh/Little Planet Spring Campaign

Job Details: We are currently seeking a Size 7Y model for an upcoming photo shoot for Carter’s, OshKosh, and Little Planet Spring Campaign. The shoot will take place in Atlanta, and selected models will be required to attend a casting and a fitting session. Dates and times for these sessions will be provided upon selection.

Job Responsibilities:

• Showcasing clothing from Carter’s, OshKosh, and Little Planet for the Spring Campaign.
• Collaborating with the creative team to achieve desired looks and poses.
• Following direction from the photographer and stylists.

Requirements:

• Age: 7 years old
• Size: Approximately 46-48″ (Carter’s + Exclusive Brands)
• Must reside within a 3-hour driving distance from Atlanta to be eligible to submit for this shoot.
• Must be available for the casting and fitting sessions.

Compensation:

• Payment: Competitive compensation will be provided for the shoot.
• Travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered for models living within the 3-hour driving distance.